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Thesaurus: ally

To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy; -- often followed by to or with.

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  1. v. t. To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy; -- often followed by to or with.
  2. v. t. To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.
  3. v. A relative; a kinsman.
  4. v. One united to another by treaty or league; -- usually applied to sovereigns or states; a confederate.
  5. v. Anything associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary.
  6. v. Anything akin to another by structure, etc.
  7. n. See Alley, a marble or taw.
  8. n. a friendly nation
  9. n. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
  10. v. become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
  11. v:9/n:91 n. a friendly nation n. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance v. become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage